08/30/2026
“But God, being rich in mercy, because of the great love with which he loved us, even when we were dead in our trespasses, made us alive together with Christ - by grace you have been saved.” — Ephesians 2:4–5.
Many live in constant emotional and relational tension because they live in the land of but.
I know I’m supposed to forgive my spouse, but …
I know my dad didn’t intend to hurt me, but …
I know my boss didn’t mean to wound me, but …
The second we add a “but,” we add a condition or an excuse.
So, drop the but and love others as the Father loves you.
The only time it’s acceptable to use but is when that word is followed by the word, God.
I know my past is littered with failure, but God . . .
When we remove the big buts from our relationship with God and our relationships with others, everything changes because we change.